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7 Literary Fiction Books You Need To Read In 2026. AI-Generated.
Literary fiction is not just about storytelling—it is about understanding the human condition. These are the books that linger long after the final page, asking uncomfortable questions, offering quiet revelations, and helping us see the world—and ourselves—with greater clarity. While genres may entertain, literary fiction transforms. It sharpens empathy, challenges assumptions, and captures emotional truths that statistics and headlines cannot.
By Diana Meresc22 days ago in BookClub
Self Help: Grifters' Gospel. Top Story - February 2026.
On Self-Help, Snake Oil, and the Illusion of Change Psychology professionals and students can be imagined on two opposite sides of a line called self-help books: likely a larger group opposes pop-science and step-by-step manuals filled with talk of success, journaling, and not giving a f**k; others love them, but they aren’t many.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 22 days ago in BookClub
Hearth and Cottage Witchcraft: . Content Warning.
Where Daily Survival Became Sacred Practice Hearth and cottage witchcraft stands as a living continuation of domestic folk practice shaped by necessity, environment, and generational memory rather than a reconstructed system or modern spiritual invention. Long before institutional religion consolidated authority over belief and ritual, survival depended on knowledge held within households and passed through experience. Food preservation, illness prevention, childbirth support, and protection from environmental threat required practical skill paired with symbolic understanding. Spiritual meaning did not exist apart from daily labor. Meaning emerged through repetition, observation, and consequence.
By Marcus Hedare22 days ago in BookClub
I read Half His Age
If there's one book you add to your reading list this year, make it Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy. I went into this one already a fan of McCurdy as an author, but this book solidified exactly why she's become one of my favourites. It's personal, it's immersive, and it's the kind of story that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
By Parsley Rose 22 days ago in BookClub
7 Books That Actually Make You Take Action. AI-Generated.
We’ve all been there. We read a powerful book, feel inspired for a few days, highlight half the pages, and then nothing changes. Motivation fades, routines return, and the book ends up collecting dust on the shelf. The truth is simple but uncomfortable: insight without action changes nothing.
By Diana Meresc23 days ago in BookClub
8 Great Books To Master Your Emotions And Inner Peace. AI-Generated.
In a world that constantly pulls at our attention, mastering our emotions and cultivating inner peace is no longer a luxury—it’s a survival skill. We juggle careers, relationships, financial pressure, and an endless stream of information, often leaving us emotionally overwhelmed and mentally exhausted. Below is a list of 8 great books to master your emotions and inner peace.
By Diana Meresc23 days ago in BookClub
7 Books That Will Blow Your Mind in Under a Week. AI-Generated.
In our constantly busy lives, carving out time to read can often seem like an impossible task. Yet, some books are so transformative, thought-provoking, and concise that they can reshape your perspective in just a few days. Below is a list of 7 books that will blow your mind in under a week. These books cover psychology, philosophy, and human behavior, providing both practical insights and profound wisdom.
By Diana Meresc23 days ago in BookClub
7 Climate Fiction Books You Must Read In 2026. AI-Generated.
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a pressing reality that shapes our world in profound ways. One of the most compelling ways to understand its human, ecological, and societal impact is through climate fiction—or “cli-fi.” These novels do more than entertain; they challenge us to imagine futures shaped by rising temperatures, melting ice, and shifting weather patterns. Below is a list of 7 climate fiction books you must read in 2026.
By Diana Meresc23 days ago in BookClub
The Grey Witch: Mastering the Balance of Magick. Content Warning.
The Philosophy and Practice of Grey Witchcraft Grey witchcraft emerges as a sophisticated approach within the broader spectrum of magical practice, distinct for its refusal to adhere strictly to conventional divisions of light and dark. This path recognizes that ethical and spiritual action cannot always be reduced to binary categories. The grey witch functions within a framework where intention, discernment, and situational awareness define the moral and energetic weight of magical work. Historical records reveal that practitioners operating in morally ambiguous spaces have existed across cultures, even if they were not labeled as grey witches. European witch trials, for instance, often recorded women and men whose magical practices included healing, protection, and curse removal—practices later categorized as either benevolent or malevolent depending on the observer’s perspective.
By Marcus Hedare23 days ago in BookClub
8 Romantasy Books You Need To Read In 2026. AI-Generated.
Romance gives us butterflies. Fantasy gives us wonder. Romantasy—the electrifying fusion of romance and fantasy—gives us both, wrapped in magic, danger, longing, and unforgettable love stories. In recent years, romantasy has exploded in popularity, captivating readers who want high-stakes worlds and emotionally rich relationships in equal measure. Below is a list of 8 Romantasy books you need to read in 2026.
By Diana Meresc23 days ago in BookClub
The Day I Heard What Silence Really Meant. AI-Generated.
I was sitting in the living room, scrolling through my phone, the way I always did after a long day. The TV was on, but I wasn’t really paying attention. It was just noise background comfort. Across the room, my dad sat in his usual chair. He had his book open, but I could tell he wasn’t reading it. His glasses were perched on his nose, his eyes fixed on the same spot on the page. He hadn’t turned it in a while. For years, I had been used to this. The quiet evenings. The way he never said much. We weren’t the kind of family that filled rooms with talk. Conversations were short, practical. Growing up, I thought that was normal. I thought silence was just how people lived. But that night, something felt different. It was like I had finally noticed the quiet for what it really was. “Are you okay?” I asked, breaking the stillness. He looked up, startled, as if he’d forgotten I was there. He nodded quickly, almost too quickly. “I’m fine,” he said, his voice low. I wanted to believe him. I wanted to go back to my phone, let the moment pass. But I didn’t. “You seem... not fine,” I said, my voice awkward. I wasn’t used to pushing, especially with him. He hesitated, then closed the book slowly, resting it on his lap. He took off his glasses and rubbed his face. I could see the weight in his movements, the kind of heaviness you can’t fake. “I miss her,” he said quietly. It hit me like a cold wind. He didn’t need to say her name I knew who he meant. She had been gone for six months. My mother. His wife. I had been so caught up in holding my own grief together that I hadn’t stopped to think about his. I thought he was fine because he never said otherwise. He went to work. He made dinner. He read his books. But now, with those three words, I saw the cracks that had been there all along. “I miss her too,” I said. For a long time, we just sat there, the TV flickering in the background. I wanted to say something something big, something that would make it better. But nothing came to me. Instead, I got up and walked over to his chair. I sat on the armrest, the way I used to when I was a kid, and leaned my head against his shoulder. He didn’t say anything, but he reached up and held my hand. His grip was steady, warm. We sat like that for what felt like hours, not saying a word. And for the first time, the silence didn’t feel empty. It felt full of grief, of love, of everything we didn’t know how to say. That night, I learned something I hadn’t understood before. Silence isn’t just silence. Sometimes it’s a wall, a way to hold back the things we’re too afraid to feel. And sometimes, when you sit with someone long enough, it becomes something else. A bridge. When I went to bed, I didn’t turn on my phone. I didn’t need any noise to fill the space. Before I left the room, I glanced back at him. He was still sitting in his chair, his book unopened, his glasses in his hand. But he looked different lighter, maybe. Or maybe I had just finally learned how to see him. That moment didn’t fix everything. Grief doesn’t work like that. But it changed something. Sometimes, the most unforgettable moments are the quiet ones—the ones where nothing happens, except that you finally hear what the silence has been trying to tell you all along.
By DJADA Mahamat23 days ago in BookClub
